主要研究方向为高性能热固性树脂及其功能复合材料，包括高性能热固性树脂单体的分子设计合成，聚合反应机理及聚合物结构调控，氢键结构调控，高耐热低介电材料，电磁屏蔽功能材料，玄武岩纤维增强高性能复合材料等。

主要一作和通讯论文：

[1] S. Zhang, H. Sun, T. Lan, Z. Bai, X. Liu, Facile preparation of graphene film and sandwiched flexible poly(arylene ether nitrile)/graphene composite films with high EMI shielding efficiency, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing 154 (2022) 106777.WOS:000737063500002

[2] S. Zhang, Q. Ran, Q. Fu, Y. Gu, Preparation of Transparent and Flexible Shape Memory Polybenzoxazine Film through Chemical Structure Manipulation and Hydrogen Bonding Control, Macromolecules 51(17) (2018) 6561-6570.WOS:000444792400003

[3] S. Zhang, P. Yang, Y. Bai, T. Zhou, R. Zhu, Y. Gu, Polybenzoxazines: Thermal Responsiveness of Hydrogen Bonds and Application as Latent Curing Agents for Thermosetting Resins, ACS Omega 2(4) (2017) 1529-1534.WOS:000401698300002

[4] S. Zhang, Y. Yan, X. Li, H. Fan, Q. Ran, Q. Fu, Y. Gu, A novel ultra low-k nanocomposites of benzoxazinyl modified polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane and cyanate ester, European Polymer Journal 103 (2018) 124-132.WOS:000434745200014

[5] S. Zhang, X. Li, H. Fan, Q. Fu, Y. Gu, Epoxy nanocomposites: Improved thermal and dielectric properties by benzoxazinyl modified polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane, Materials Chemistry and Physics 223 (2019) 260-267.WOS:000456902400034

[6] S. Zhang, Q. Ran, Q. Fu, Y. Gu, Thermal responsiveness of hydrogen bonding and dielectric property of polybenzoxazines with different Mannich bridge structures, Polymer 175 (2019) 302-309.WOS:000471252600035

[7] S. Zhang, Q. Ran, Q. Fu, Y. Gu, Carbonized polybenzoxazine for electromagnetic interference shielding, Materials Chemistry and Physics 236 (2019).WOS:000484645900036

[8] S. Zhang, Q. Ran, Q. Fu, Y. Gu, Controlled polymerization of 3,4-dihydro-2H-1,3-benzoxazine and its properties tailored by Lewis acids, Reactive & Functional Polymers 139 (2019) 75-84.WOS:000469905900009

[9] S. Zhang, Y. Wang, Q. Ran, Q. Fu, Y. Gu, Electromagnetic interference shielding property of polybenzoxazine/graphene/nickel composites, Reactive and Functional Polymers (2019).WOS:000489195400027

[10] S. Zhang, S. Yin, Q. Ran, Q. Fu, Y. Gu, Facile preparation of polybenzoxazine/graphene nanocomposites for electromagnetic interference shielding, Polymer 162 (2019) 20-28.WOS:000455026100003

[11] S. Zhang, Q. Ran, X. Zhang, Y. Gu, Effects of the curing atmosphere on the structures and properties of polybenzoxazine films, Journal of Materials Science 56(3) (2020) 2748-2762.WOS:000579716700008

[12] S. Zhang, J. Zong, Q. Ran, Y. Gu, Facile Preparation of Lightweight and Robust Polybenzoxazine Foams, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 59(16) (2020) 7575-7583.WOS:000529151200033

[13] S. Zhang, T. Lan, D. Ren, X. Liu, Q. Ran, Tuning the polymerization sequence of alkynyl-functionalized benzoxazine: application as precursor for efficient magnetic EMI shielding materials, Journal of Materials Science 56(17) (2021) 10691-10705.WOS:000627676200001

[14] S. Zhang, Q. Ran, Y. Gu, Polymerization mechanism of 1,3-benzoxazine catalyzed by PCl₅ and rearrangement of chemical structures, European Polymer Journal 142 (2021) 110133.WOS:000603476700020

[15] S. Zhang, H. Sun, T. Lan, X. Liu, Q. Ran, High electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness achieved by multiple internal reflection and absorption in polybenzoxazine/graphene foams, Journal of Applied Polymer Science 138(44) (2021).WOS:000668603700001

[16] S. Zhang, H. Sun, T. Lan, X. Xue, X. Liu, Polybenzoxazine/boron nitride foam: a promising low-k, flame-retardant and robust material, Journal of Materials Science 56(33) (2021) 18749-18761.WOS:000703517700004

[17] F. Duan, C. Liu, X. Liu, L. Wang, S. Zhang, X. Liu, TiO₂ immobilized on polyarylene ether nitrile/Fe³⁺ complex for efficient adsorption and photocatalytic degradation towards methylene blue, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 875 (2021).WOS:000657532200005

[18] S. Zhang, Q. Li, J. Ye, H. Sun, X. Liu, Probing the copolymerization of alkynyl and cyano groups using monocyclic benzoxazine as model compound, Polymer 252 (2022). WOS:000802655600001

[19] X. Tang, G. Lin, C. Liu, T. Cao, Y. Xia, K. Yi, S. Zhang, X. Liu, Lightweight and tough multilayered composite based on poly(aryl ether nitrile)/carbon fiber cloth for electromagnetic interference shielding, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects 650 (2022). WOS:000828172300005

[20] J. Ye, Q. Li, S. Zhang, X. Liu, Melamine modified phthalonitrile resins: Synthesis, polymerization and properties, Polymer 256 (2022) 125156. WOS:000855274200004

[21] Q. Li, S. Zhang, J. Ye, X. Liu, Multiple catalytic polymerization of phthalonitrile resin bearing benzoxazine moiety: greatly reduced curing temperature, European Polymer Journal  (2022) 111472. WOS:000867414700004

[22] S. Zhang, J. Ye, X. Liu, Constructing conductive network using 1D and 2D conductive fillers in porous poly(aryl ether nitrile) for EMI shielding, Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects 656 (2023).WOS:000890445500004

[23] J. Li, S. Zhang, X. Liu, Synthesis of phenolphthalein/bisphenol A-based poly(arylene ether nitrile) copolymers: Preparation and properties of films, Journal of Applied Polymer Science 140(5) (2023) e53407.WOS:000888467300001

[24] J. Ye, Z. Fan, S. Zhang, X. Liu, Improved curing reactivity, thermal resistance and mechanical properties of furylamine‐based benzoxazine using melamine as an amine source, Polymers for Advanced Technologies  (2022).

[25] J. Ye, Z. Fan, S. Zhang, X. Liu, Optimizing the dielectric and mechanical properties of melamine based‐benzoxazine resin by copolymerizing with epoxy resin, Journal of Applied Polymer Science  (2023)

[26] J. Ye, S. Zhang, M. Wu, X. Liu, X. Liu, Thermal, mechanical and dielectric property enhancement of benzoxazine-containing phthalonitrile resin: The effect of functional oligomeric polyphenyl ether, Polymer 280 (2023) 126040.

[27] X. Liu, S. Zhang, J. Ye, M. Wu, J. Hou, X. Liu, A highly-crosslinked phthalonitrile modified bismaleimide-triazine resin for PCB substrates: The synergistic effect on curing behavior and properties, European Polymer Journal  (2023) 112243.

[28] J. Li, S. Zhang, L. Wang, X. Liu, In Situ Growth of Fe₃O₄ Nanoparticles in Poly(arylene ether nitrile)/Graphene/Carbon Nanotube Foams for Electromagnetic Interference Shielding, ACS Applied Nano Materials 6(9) (2023) 7802-7813.

[29] S. Zhang, P. He, S. Jing, G. Chen, G. Li, Z. Wang, R. Han, Y. Li, Surface Roughening of Irradiation-Activated Basalt Fiber through In Situ Growth of SiO2: Effects on Crystallization and Properties of PP Composites, Materials, 2023. 16(16):5657 WOS:001055359700001

[30] S. Zhang, P. He, Y. Liu, G. Chen, R. Han, Polybenzoxazine modified by phenolphthalein‐based poly(arylene ether nitrile): Better thermal, mechanical, and dielectric properties, Journal of Applied Polymer Science  (2023), e54637.WOS:001058458500001

[31] S. Zhang, A. Yang, J. Ren, Y. Liu, R. Han, Mechanically robust hydrogel from thermosetting polybenzoxazine with dual crosslinking network, Polymer 289 (2023). WOS:001118809500001 2023-12-17 

[32] S. Zhang, A. Yang, P. He, Y. Wang, Y. Liu, G. Li, J. Ren, R. Han, How does prepolymerization affect the curing and properties of the thermosetting resins–benzoxazine resin as an example, Progress in Organic Coatings 189 (2024).

[33] G.-Z. Li, S. Zhang, D. Tian, G. Liu, W. Wang, G. Chen, J. Wang, W. Wan, C. Yang, H. Yu, R. Han, Improving the Visible Light Absorption and Photocatalytic Degradation Activity of TiO₂ Particles Towards MB by Organic Sensitizer Decoration, Catalysis Letters  (2024).

材料科学与工程专业外语（本科生）、复合材料（研究生）、纳米材料（研究生）

2023年“龙城英才计划”武进专项东北邀请赛三等奖

Journal of Materials Chemistry A, Langmuir，Composites Communications，Materials Chemistry and Physics，Journal of Materials Science，Journal of Applied Polymer Science等期刊通讯审稿人，四川锐美特先进材料科技有限公司股东。